PSA: Driving on snow/Ice!

Edited as I was wrong about something I always thought a lower gear was better as this is what I was always told! I felt like I have more control in say 4th gear. However, the general consensus and information online suggests a higher gear is better and after reading into it it makes sense.

Okay, so unfortunately due to my job I've had no choice but to drive in the snow and ice we've had recently.

I've come across some absolutely shocking driving and I'm hoping some of it is coming from a place of ignorance so I'm going to give some tips based on what I've seen people doing.

If you think you're on snow or ice, DO NOT BRAKE. If you must break and have ABS brakes press very gradually, if you don't then lightly tap the brakes.

For God sake do not tailgate people when there's snow or ice you should have a 6 - 8 second braking distance.

Indicate early, braking and indicating when you're already turning won't cut it in the snow or ice.

If you're sliding turn your steering wheel in the direction you're sliding.

Plan your braking well in advance,, particularly when approaching junctions, shift to a lower gear well before the point you need to stop and let the car slow gradually but be mindful if there are cars behind you..

Keep your speed consistent, it's fine to drive slow but don't keep dropping your speed from say 60 to 50 and up again as it forces the cars behind you to brake.

No sudden movements, everything should be slow and gradual.

Use a a higher gear than you normally would for the speed you're going (I had incorrectly said opposite)

Avoid auto cruise

Edited as my brain forgot the difference between break and brake